The public is invited to the planting of a "special" bois d'arc tree on the grounds of the historic Fannin County Courthouse at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 3, 2025, during Bonham Heritage Day. Representatives of the Caddo Nation and the French Consulate will attend to celebrate the important role this unique tree has played in our history.

"Water safety is essential to protecting Texas children," said Texas Senator Judith Zaffirini. "Tragically, Texas has had an average of 83 child drownings per year since 2010." Texas ranks 3rd highest in the nation for the number of fatal drownings.

Enjoy live music from Texas artists like the Josh Weathers Band, Chad Cook Band, Jon Stork, Billie Jo Jones, Lane Bricker, and Colby Rogers. Taste delicious food from various food trucks and local restaurants. Unique vendors will offer crafts and treasures. Kids can have fun in the Bounce House Village and get their faces painted. Explore self-guided tours of the Legend Has It Walkabout and Fannin County Courthouse and watch the ceremonial planting of the Vive Le Bois d'Arc.

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Criminal District Attorney John Skotnik reports that the Fannin County Grand Jury returned indictments as shown below.

Monday, May 5, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Located in the lobby just in time for Mothers Day!

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

The Denison Development Alliance will meet in a special session beginning on Monday, April 28, 2025, at 4:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Denison Development Alliance, 115 North Rusk Ave., Denison, Texas 75020.

8:50 a.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

All events are sponsored by the Friends of Hagerman and occur at the Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center: 6465 Refuge Road, Sherman, TX 75092, unless stated otherwise.

Dallas / Fort Worth, Texas (April 21, 2025) –The Region C Water Planning Group (RCWPG) will hold a public hearing on Monday, May 19, 2025, 1:00 p.m. to take public comments on a draft version of the 2026 Region C Water Plan. The hearing will take place at the North Central Texas Council of Governments, 616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, Texas 76011, in the Centerpoint Two Building, 1st Floor Transportation Council Room. The draft Regional Water Plan, known formally as the Initially Prepared Plan (IPP), is available for review now on the Region C website.

Here's a look at work planned in Fannin and Grayson Counties for the week starting April 28, 2025. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues.

The United States Marshals Service - North Texas Fugitive Task Force (NTFTF) is seeking the public's assistance in locating Dreonte Dillard, who is known to reside in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.

Early voting for the May 3, 2025 general election will be April 22 until April 29, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Cities and/or schools listed below will be having an election on May 3, 2025. Early Voting will begin Tuesday, April 22 and ends the following Tuesday, April 29. No Early Polling Locations will be open on Saturday or Sunday. Election Day, Saturday, May 3, 2025, all polls will be open 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The annual Texoma Earth Day Festival will transform downtown Sherman’s Elm Street into a recycling hub this Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Located at 400 N. Elm St., residents can conveniently dispose of accumulated recyclables. The festival will also feature workshops, entertainment, and sustainable living exhibits. Participants are asked to enter Elm Street from the south end at Pecan Street for a smoother traffic flow.

Properly dispose of your unneeded Rx drugs THIS Saturday, April 26 from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. to the Bonham Police Station located at 301 E. 5th St. - Bonham, TX 75418.

4:00 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 2025, at the Derrell Hall Education Center

Dr. Adam Seipp of Texas A&M College Station to address the World War II History Roundtable, Audie Murphy Chapter, in Greenville.

McKinney residents can vote on four City Council seats during early voting, which begins tomorrow, Tuesday, April 22. The general election is on Saturday, May 3. Positions open for consideration include the Mayor, District 1 and District 3 representatives, and one At-Large seat, each serving a four-year term.

Three Fannin County teachers, Amber Page (Fannindel), Gower Lester (Savoy), and Jessica Womack (Honey Grove), winners of $1,000 grants awarded by the Texas Retired Teachers Foundation, will be recognized at the Fannin County Retired Teachers and School Personnel meeting May 6.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

This is official notice that there will be a Public Hearing at 5:00 pm, Monday, April 21, 2025, in the Community Room of the Sherman Police Department, 2600 W. Travis St., Sherman, Texas, for the following Ordinances.

The 2025 Grayson County Master Gardeners Plant Sale promises to be fun for the entire family. Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 3, 2025, for the Let's Grow Expo, which will be inside the Mayors Arena in Loy Lake Park, located at 770 RC Vaughan Road, Denison, Texas, (behind Frontier Village), from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Admission is free.

Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades, and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as cell phones, eating, drinking, or car audio or navigation systems.

Join the Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site for an Earth Day clean-up of the streets and the area leading to the site from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Individuals and groups are invited to help make the community a cleaner, and greener, place! We start with Owings Street under the railroad bridges. Our event partner, the City of Denison, will close the street during the clean-up event.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) officials have announced an upcoming full closure of the northbound main lanes of US 75, beginning at Exit 65. The closure is scheduled from 9:00 p.m. on April 23, until 5:00 a.m. on April 24, to facilitate the removal of an existing overhead sign bridge.

Thursday, April 24 "the last days of World War II" will be the subject of a presentation to members of the History Roundtable and the interested public by Dr. Adam R. Seipp, professor of history at Texas A&M University College Station. The lecture will be hosted by the World War II History Roundtable Audie Murphy Chapter and sponsored by Greenville Electric Utility Service (GEUS) at 7:00 p.m. in the American Cotton/Murphy Museum, Greenville.

Texas Department of Transportation officials have announced that a project to replace three bridges in Fannin and Grayson County is slated to begin April 21.

With major questions hanging over the Justice Center project, Fannin County Commissioners Court discussed dedicating a portion of revenue from recent land sales to each precincts' Road & Bridge fund. Fannin County Auditor Alicia Whipple explained that the county will have $659,000 remaining in the Justice Center budget, provided there are no change orders, and provided the county leaves the Tax Assessor-Collector Office and Juvenile Probation in their current locations.

Visit McKinney is now accepting applications for its tourism grant program, designed to support events and initiatives that promote McKinney as a visitor destination. "As the city’s tourism entity, we aim to boost the local economy by attracting visitor-related travel,” said Aaron Werner, Visit McKinney Executive Director. “These grants help organizations market projects that encourage overnight stays in McKinney hotels."

Two radio personnel at KETR, circa 1981. KETR is celebrating a major milestone this week: 50 years on the air. The National Public Radio (NPR) station went live on April 7, 1975, broadcasting from a converted classroom in the Journalism Building at East Texas A&M University (known then as East Texas State University). photo courtesy of East Texas A&M Special Collections

(L-R) David Keene, John Baecht and his granddaughter, River, and Bonham Mayor H.L. Compton. Bonham City Council approved a resolution for Vive le Bois d'Arc Day on May 3 and approved the next steps for a second Public Improvement District in Bonham.

The City of McKinney is proud to invite residents, business owners, and community members to celebrate the grand opening of the new City Hall on Saturday, April 19, from noon to 3:00 p.m. at 401 E. Virginia St. The Grand Opening Celebration offers an opportunity for residents to engage with city leaders, explore the new facility, and enjoy entertainment and food.

This is a neutral, community-focused event where you can ask questions, hear from each candidate, and make an informed decision about who will best represent Ladonia—both within our town and in dealings with the county, state, and incoming businesses.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

5:30 p.m. Monday, April 14, 2025, at Bonham City Hall

Northbound traffic intending to access SH-91, will continue north toward Taylor St., then proceed to turn right on Taylor St., and continue to SH-91.

Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades, and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as cell phones, eating, drinking, or car audio or navigation systems.

Members of Fannin County Commissioners Court stand with employees and supporters of Fannin County Family Crisis Center. "This month, as we proclaim April Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Fannin County, we honor survivors and commit to being a community that listens, believes, and supports," explained Amanda McDonald, Executive Director, Fannin County Crisis Center, in a written statement. "We also recognize that awareness is just the beginning. Together, we must continue to educate, advocate, and work toward a future free from sexual violence." photo by Lisa Loiselle